ultra-rare “impossible” quasicrystal found in Russian meteorite
A quasicrystal’s atomic structure combines the symmetrical properties of a crystal and the chaos of an amorphous solid. Originating in outer space, these crystals aren’t...
The Earth does not really revolve around the Sun
Can you handle the truth? Ok, here it is: Our planet is not revolving around the Sun. The Earth and our sun both revolve around...
Aquatic life … on Pluto? Pluto is an ocean world?
Pluto is hiding a very big secret some 3 billion miles (5 billion km) away from Earth: a vast ocean of liquid water. … it...
Back when the earth had two moons
The theory that the Earth was born moonless and was hit by a Mars-sized plant, ejecting into space material that became our moon does not...
Scientists find one of most massive objects in universe
Through the thick fog of our own galaxy, astronomers have spotted an ultimate prize: one of the largest-known structures in the Universe. Called the Vela...
Can you spot the hidden dwarf galaxy?
Scientists have discovered a hidden dwarf galaxy orbiting our own Milky Way – and it could change our understanding of how dark matter holds galaxies...
The Crab on Mars
THE Mars Curiosity Rover has taken a strange image that has left space enthusiasts captivated. Captured by NASA, the image shows a crab-like object...
Mars has no alien life, just rocks
There are many strange rocks on Mars. Some may look unusual and this causes some excitement among conspiracy theorists, but settle down, it’s just rocks....
NASA owns the moon, offers mining opportunities
NASA is now working with private companies to take the first steps in exploring the moon for valuable resources like helium 3 and rare earth...
Video: Stunning video shows Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo complete supersonic test flight
The company says the reusable space vehicle was carried by airplane to 46,000 feet (14,020 meters) on Friday and then released. The craft then used...